Factors Associated With Travel Distance in the Receipt of Proton Breast Radiation Therapy

Factors Associated With Travel Distance in the Receipt of Proton Breast Radiation Therapy

Introduction: Proton radiation therapy (PBT) may reduce cardiac doses in breast cancer treatment. Limited availability of proton facilities could require significant travel distances. This study assessed factors associated with travel distances for breast PBT. Materials and Methods: Patients receivi...

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Main Authors: Sylvia S. Rhodes, BA, Eva Berlin, MD, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, MD, Abigail Doucette, MPH, Michelle Gentile, MD, PhD, Gary M. Freedman, MD, Neil K. Taunk, MD, MSCTS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Particle Therapy Co-operative Group 2022-09-01
Series:International Journal of Particle Therapy
Subjects:
breast cancer
proton radiation therapy
travel distance
Online Access:https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.14338/IJPT-22-00018.1

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